Economic And Labor Restructuring Act of 2012
Rationale
These changes modernize labor, ethics, energy, and climate policies for fairer workweeks, humane farming, reliable power, and cleaner air.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Maximum Working Hours |
35-hour weekly maximum
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Mandatory four-day work week (28 hours maximum)
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| 2 | Animal Welfare Standards |
Basic anti-cruelty rules only (no regulation of farming practices)
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Regulated farming standards and anti-cruelty laws
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| 3 | Renewable Energy Mandates |
Renewables priority
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Nuclear-only energy policy (all fossil and renewable phased out for nuclear)
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| 4 | Vehicle Emissions Standards |
Emissions limits with gradual phase-in for new vehicles
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Ban all new combustion engine vehicle sales
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Maximum Working Hours2
Animal Welfare Standards3
Renewable Energy Mandates4
Vehicle Emissions StandardsProposer
Party
Green-Social Union
Left - Centre Left Party fighting for the people, justice and the enviorment
Core pillars
Emilia Scholz
Activist · Age 64
Emilia Scholz spent decades as a relentless advocate for the marginalised, her fiery speeches and unshakable moral compass making her a trusted voice in crises, though her refusal to bend to political winds has cost her more than one seat at the table.
Timeline
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Draft16 November 2012
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Vote Open16 November 2012
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Vote Closed15 January 2013
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Did Not Become Law15 January 2013
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 2 / 69 seats (2.9%)
Against: 45 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 22
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 15 | No | No reason given |
| Green Horizon | 8 | No | No reason given |
| Green-Social Union Proposer | 2 | Yes | No reason given |
| New National Order | 22 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 5 | Not voted |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 20 / 650 seats (3.1%)
Against: 466 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 164
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 160 | No | No reason given |
| Green Horizon | 65 | No | No reason given |
| Green-Social Union Proposer | 20 | Yes | No reason given |
| New National Order | 241 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |